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easyJet Achieves Record Ranking as One of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in the UK

easyJet Achieves Record Ranking as One of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in the UK

6 February 2025 Press Release Airline News

easyJet has once again earned a prestigious spot in Glassdoor’s annual rankings, securing sixth place among the top 50 Best Places to Work in the UK for 2025. This marks the airline’s highest-ever ranking and distinguishes easyJet as the only airline featured in the list, highlighting its commitment to creating a workplace where employees feel valued and supported.

SAS Unveils New Inclusive and Sustainable Crew Uniforms, Blending Tradition with Modern Design

SAS Unveils New Inclusive and Sustainable Crew Uniforms, Blending Tradition with Modern Design

6 February 2025 Press Release Airline News

SAS is unveiling a new set of crew uniforms for its 9,000 employees, blending the essence of Scandinavian tradition with a fresh, forward-thinking design. For nearly eight decades, the airline’s uniforms have been a reflection of its trusted identity as a Scandinavian carrier. With a diverse and expanding crew and customer base, the new uniforms emphasize functionality, innovation, and the airline’s deep-rooted heritage, symbolizing both SAS’s transformation and its future aspirations.

flydubai Partners with Ultramain Systems to Enhance Operational Efficiency with Digital Logbook Tech

flydubai Partners with Ultramain Systems to Enhance Operational Efficiency with Digital Logbook Tech

Dubai-based airline flydubai is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Ultramain Systems, a leading provider of electronic technical logbook software. This collaboration marks a significant advancement for both companies, reflecting flydubai’s dedication to adopting cutting-edge technologies that enhance operational performance and reinforce its commitment to safety.

Aer Lingus Reopens its Future Pilot Programme, Aiming to Inspire the Next Generation of Aviators

Aer Lingus Reopens its Future Pilot Programme, Aiming to Inspire the Next Generation of Aviators

6 February 2025 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

Aer Lingus has announced the reopening of its prestigious Future Pilot Programme, offering aspiring aviators a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become a fully qualified pilot with the airline. Beginning today, Aer Lingus invites applications for its 14-month, fully-sponsored pilot training course, which will kick off in September 2025. Aspiring pilots have until February 10, 2025, to apply online and take the first step toward a career in aviation.

Canadian Airline Nolinor Purchases Production Slots for Natilus KONA Cargo Aircraft

Canadian Airline Nolinor Purchases Production Slots for Natilus KONA Cargo Aircraft

Nolinor Aviation, Canada’s largest commercial charter airline, announced the purchase of multiple aircraft production slots from Natilus, a U.S. aerospace manufacturer developing a family of hyper-efficient blended-wing-body (BWB) aircraft. As part of the agreement, Nolinor has purchased production slots for Natilus’s regional freight aircraft, the KONA. The addition of KONA to its existing fleet will support Nolinor’s goal of expanding its services to remote operations in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut while reducing emissions in these ecologically sensitive areas.

Riyadh Air and LIV Golf League sign multi-year partnership ahead of 2025 season launch

Riyadh Air and LIV Golf League sign multi-year partnership ahead of 2025 season launch

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new premium national carrier and LIV Golf, the world’s first global golf league, today announced a major multi-year partnership. The agreement, unveiled today by Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas and LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil, marks Riyadh Air’s ongoing commitment to sports, one of its key focus areas, and will encompass a comprehensive sponsorship across the LIV Golf League.

United to restart service to Tel Aviv, Israel

United to restart service to Tel Aviv, Israel

5 February 2025 Press Release Airline News

United is pleased to announce plans to restart New York/Newark to Tel Aviv service on March 15, with a second daily flight planned to begin March 29. This resumption follows a detailed assessment of operational considerations for the region and close work with the unions who represent our flight attendants and pilots. The flights will be operated on Boeing 787-10s.

The New Jet Set: FlyJetr Captures Surge in First-Time Private Jet Travelers

The New Jet Set: FlyJetr Captures Surge in First-Time Private Jet Travelers

5 February 2025 Press Release Airline News

FlyJetr, a class above luxury jet charter service is leading a transformative shift in the private aviation industry by attracting a new wave of first-time private jet users. Recent industry reports reveal that demand for luxury air travel has skyrocketed, with the number of first-time private jet customers more than doubling typical monthly volumes. This trend is particularly evident among families and entrepreneurs, with the average age of new private jet flyers at 38 years old. This demographic includes a notable percentage of women executives, who seek speed, convenience, and personalized travel options and are increasingly recognizing the advantages of private jet travel. Evan Kaye, Founding Partner of FlyJetr, expressed his excitement about this trend, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome a new generation of travelers who are discovering the unparalleled access and luxury that private jet travel offers.”

RYANAIR OPENS 7 NEW LONDON ROUTES FOR SUMMER 2025

RYANAIR OPENS 7 NEW LONDON ROUTES FOR SUMMER 2025

3 February 2025 Press Release Airline News

Ryanair, the UK’s No.1 low fares airline, have announced its London Summer 2025 schedule with 206 routes, including 7 new routes from Stansted to Bodrum, Clermont-Ferrand, Dalaman, Münster, Lübeck, Linz & Reggio Calabria, as well as extra frequencies on 30 other London routes to Gdansk, Ibiza, Malaga, Milan, Rome, Turin, and Valencia. To support this traffic growth, Ryanair will base 1 new B737 in London Stansted for S25 – an additional $100m investment in London – bringing Ryanair’s total London-based fleet to 56 aircraft (an investment of $5.6bn) and creating 30 new highly paid jobs for pilots, cabin crew and engineers.

easyJet partners with SignLive to help deaf and hard of hearing customers

easyJet partners with SignLive to help deaf and hard of hearing customers

3 February 2025 Press Release Airline News

easyJet has partnered with interpreting service SignLive enabling deaf and hard of hearing customers to communicate using British Sign Language (BSL). The new free-to-use service will help remove barriers to communication for deaf and hard of hearing customers by offering the option of easily connecting via video with a certified BSL interpreter, who can provide two-way translation, and enabling a real-time conversation with easyJet’s dedicated Assistance Team.